Episode 24

Shut Down, Not Shaken Part 4 (The Power of Joy as Resistance)

Published on: 6th October, 2025

Day 4 of Shut down, Not Shaken

Day 6 of the Shutdown,

In this episode, Cristin discusses the importance of reclaiming joy, particularly for federal employees who face trauma and uncertainty. She emphasizes that joy is not a reward but a vital part of survival and resilience. Cristin encourages listeners to find professional joy even during transitions and to redefine their understanding of joy in their lives.

Takeaways

Joy is not a reward; it is essential for survival.

Withholding joy does not protect us; it shrinks us.

Caring for oneself is an act of political warfare.

Joy coexists with grief and struggle.

Professional joy can exist even in difficult times.

Finding small moments of joy can be radical acts.

We must redefine our understanding of joy.

Joy is a form of resistance against oppressive systems.

Choosing tasks that feed our soul is crucial.

We should claim joy in the midst of uncertainty.

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About the Podcast

At Ease: For Colored Girls Who Fled Corporate When Six Figures Wasn't Enough

At Ease is a podcast for black women who have decided to trade hustling for fuller, bolder lives. Whether you quietly quit, took a leap of faith, pursued passion over a paycheck, or are building a side hustle, join Coach Cristin as we redefine success by re-shaping our minds. Cristin combines her lived experience and thought work to help women reconnect with their bodies, combat burnout, and build businesses.

About your host

Cristin Babb

Cristin is a certified professional coach, dynamic speaker, and international
presenter. As Founder of Cristin and Co., a boutique consulting and
coaching firm that leverages HR Solutions, Team Management, and Leadership
Coaching to help business owners build diverse teams and opt out of hustle culture. Some of her previous clients include Jelani Travel, Stephanie Dodier (Going Beyond the Food Academy), and Jefferson University College of Population Health.

When she’s not consulting or coaching, Cristin can be found at the playground
with her twin boys or traveling either solo or with a group of friends.

After earning her undergraduate degree in Marketing from Hampton University,
Cristin received an MPA from Old Dominion University. As a lifelong learner, she
has gone on to become a certified mediator and coach and most recently earned
a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the
The University of Southern Florida. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she has led
workshops with hundreds of women and teens in Trinidad and Tobago and Cape
Town, South Africa.